2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Patulski
A Polish surname derived from the diminutive form of the name "Patul".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Patulski. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Patulski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Patulski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Patulski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Patulski
The surname Patulski has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "patula," which means "protruding" or "sticking out." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a distinguishing physical characteristic of its earliest bearers.
In the 17th century, the Patulski name appeared in several historical records and documents from the Krakow region of southern Poland. One notable mention was in a land registry from the town of Wieliczka, where a Jakub Patulski was listed as a landowner in 1632.
The earliest recorded use of the Patulski name dates back to 1598, when a Maciej Patulski was born in the village of Stare Bystre, near the town of Nowy Targ in the Podhale region. This area, nestled in the foothills of the Tatra Mountains, was known for its strong cultural traditions and distinct dialect, which may have influenced the pronunciation and spelling of the name.
During the 18th century, the Patulski name spread to other parts of Poland, as well as to neighboring countries like Germany and Ukraine. One notable individual from this period was Jan Patulski (1720-1789), a Catholic priest and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Krakow.
In the 19th century, the Patulski name gained prominence with the birth of Zygmunt Patulski (1824-1892), a Polish writer and poet who was active in the literary circles of Warsaw. His works, which often explored themes of national identity and patriotism, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Stanisław Patulski (1866-1932), a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. He is credited with designing and constructing one of the first successful gliders in Europe.
As the Patulski name spread throughout Europe and beyond, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Patulsky, Patulsky, and Patulski, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and regional dialects encountered by its bearers over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Patulski
Among Census respondents with the surname Patulski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Patulski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Patulski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 99
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.5% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Patulski
Patulski appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+4 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,093 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-15 bearers (-12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 5,093 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.0%) | Down 14,734 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Patulski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,712 | #149,446 | -10.9% |
| Count | 125 | 110 | -12.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Patulski bearers went from 125 to 110 (-12.0% change). The surname moved down 14,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #149,446.
FAQ
Patulski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Patulski?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Patulski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Patulski?
Patulski ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Patulski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Patulski.
Has Patulski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Patulski went from 125 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Patulski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Patulski, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Patulski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Patulski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%), Hispanic (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Patulski (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Patulski mean?
A Polish surname derived from the diminutive form of the name "Patul". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Patulski (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Patulski?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Patulski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.